18 Metals and Mining Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of 18 Metals and Mining stocks are down on Portfolio Grader[1] this week. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Keegan Resources (AMEX:KGN[2]) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. Unicode Decode Error. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Equity and Cash Flow, KGN also gets F’s. For a full analysis of KGN stock, visit Portfolio Grader[3].

North American Palladium’s (AMEX:PAL[4]) rating falls this week to an F (“strong sell”), down from last week’s D (“sell”). North American Palladium is a mineral exploration and production company. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Equity, and Cash Flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PAL stock[5].

Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:AGI[6]) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. The stock price has dropped 10.5% over the past month, worse than the 0.6% increase the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. To get an in-depth look at AGI, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AGI stock[7].

United States Antimony’s (AMEX:UAMY[8]) rating weakens this week, dropping to an F versus last week’s D. United States Antimony refines, produces, and sells antimony products such as antimony metal, antimony oxides, and sodium antimonate. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Margin Growth, and Sales Growth. For a full analysis of UAMY stock, visit Portfolio Grader[9].

New Gold Inc. (AMEX:NGD[10]) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s D to an F. New Gold acquires, explores, and develops gold properties. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Surprise and Cash Flow. As of April 8, 2013, 11.6% of outstanding New Gold Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NGD stock[11].

This is a rough week for TERNIUM (NYSE:TX[12]). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. Ternium is a steel company that makes flat and long steel products for customers engaged in the construction, home appliances, capital goods, container, food, energy and automotive industries. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Sales Growth. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 29.00. For a full analysis of TX stock, visit Portfolio Grader[13].

Gerdau (NYSE:GGB[14]) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s D drops to an F. Gerdau S. A. is a Brazilian corporation that produces crude steel and related products. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Revisions. Investors seem to agree with the downgrade and have pushed down the share price 10.4% over the past month. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GGB stock[15].

The rating of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (NYSE:FCX[16]) declines this week from a D to an F. Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold is a copper, gold, and molybdenum mining company. The stock also rates an F in Sales Growth. To get an in-depth look at FCX, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCX stock[17].

This week, Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD[20]) drops from C to a D rating. Royal Gold acquires and manages gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc royalties. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 41.60. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RGLD stock[21].

Slipping from C to a D rating, Tanzanian Royalty Exploration (AMEX:TRX[22]) takes a hit this week. Tanzanian Royalty Exploration acquires, explores, and develops mineral properties. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth and Equity. To get an in-depth look at TRX, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TRX stock[23].

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO[24]) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from C to a D. Rio Tinto is an international mining group whose business is finding, mining and processing mineral resources. The stock gets F’s in Margin Growth and Sales Growth. Share prices fell 10.3% over the past month. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RIO stock[25].

This is a rough week for Silver Standard Resources (NASDAQ:SSRI[26]). The company’s rating falls to F from the previous week’s D. Silver Standard Resources is a silver exploration company focused on acquiring and developing silver resources on a global basis. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, and Margin Growth. To get an in-depth look at SSRI, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SSRI stock[27].

The rating of Allied Nevada Gold (AMEX:ANV[28]) slips from a D to an F. Allied Nevada Gold engages in the evaluation, acquisition, exploration, and advancement of gold exploration and development projects. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum, Earnings Revisions, and Earnings Surprise. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 26.40. For a full analysis of ANV stock, visit Portfolio Grader[29].

Augusta Resource (AMEX:AZC[30]) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. Augusta Resources engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of natural mineral resource properties in North America. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth and Cash Flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AZC stock[31].

This week, HudBay Minerals (NYSE:HBM[32]) drops from a D to an F rating. HudBay Minerals is a mining company that mines and produces zinc, copper, gold, and silver. In Earnings Revisions, Cash Flow, Margin Growth, and Sales Growth the stock gets F’s. Wall Street appears to agree with the stock downgrade, with share prices dropping 10.3% over the past month. For a full analysis of HBM stock, visit Portfolio Grader[33].

Vale’s (NYSE:VALE[34]) rating weakens this week, dropping to an F versus last week’s D. Vale is a Brazil-based metals and mining company that engages in the exploration, production and sale of basic metals. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Revisions. The stock price has fallen 8.9% over the past month. To get an in-depth look at VALE, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VALE stock[35].

This week, BHP Billiton’s (NYSE:BBL[36]) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. BHP Billiton is a natural resources company that is engaged in the petroleum, aluminum, base metals, iron ore, diamonds, specialty products, stainless steel materials, manganese, metallurgical coal, and energy coal sectors. The stock gets F’s in Margin Growth and Sales Growth. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 47.70. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BBL stock[37].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[38] stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here[39].